Mentone Girls Secondary College (MGSC) is the only government girls¿ school in the South-Eastern suburbs. Students attending the college travel from over 42 different suburbs. The school facilities include an Arts building, Technology Centre, Music and Media Centres, a Middle School Wing, Junior Learning Centre, a VCE Study Centre and a Library. The grounds include a newly upgraded oval which comprises of an all-weather running track, high jump, triple jump and long jump pits, a soccer and football playfield, basketball and netball courts and a gymnasium. In 2021 works on a dedicated STEAM Centre were completed.

The enrolment numbers are approximately 1050 students in 2024. The school has high expectations of its staff and students. The College offers specialist programs such as instrumental music and band forms. A Personal Learning Program is part of the compulsory curriculum for students in years 7-10 and has a well-being and resilience focus that complements the Health Education and Careers Programs. The College has an established Enhancement Program available from Year 7. The college also has an International Student Program comprising students from several different countries.

The College has an Instructional Model known as FIDE (Fire Up, Instruction, Do, Evaluate) which incorporates High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) and differentiation. Teachers routinely use data to inform curriculum design and assessment practices and actively seek student and peer feedback to inform and reflect on their teaching.

At Mentone Girls' Secondary College we value:

- The development of the whole person through the resourcing of a broad range of curricular and co-curricular programs.
- Student Leadership, Agency and Voice.
- Diversity and respect.




- Teacher collaboration.
- Personal best.
- Provision of a challenging curriculum.
- School pride and student well-being.
- The benefits that STEAM education can bring to girls¿ education.

Location Profile

Mentone Girls Secondary College (MGSC) is the only government girls¿ school in the South-Eastern suburbs. Students attending the college travel from over 42 different suburbs. The school facilities include an Arts building, Technology Centre, Music and Media Centres, a Middle School Wing, Junior Learning Centre, a VCE Study Centre and a Library. The grounds include a newly upgraded oval which comprises of an all-weather running track, high jump, triple jump and long jump pits, a soccer and football playfield, basketball and netball courts and a gymnasium. In 2021 works on a dedicated STEAM Centre were completed.

The enrolment numbers are approximately 1050 students in 2024. The school has high expectations of its staff and students. The College offers specialist programs such as instrumental music and band forms. A Personal Learning Program is part of the compulsory curriculum for students in years 7-10 and has a well-being and resilience focus that complements the Health Education and Careers Programs. The College has an established Enhancement Program available from Year 7.



The college also has an International Student Program comprising students from several different countries.

The College has an Instructional Model known as FIDE (Fire Up, Instruction, Do, Evaluate) which incorporates High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) and differentiation. Teachers routinely use data to inform curriculum design and assessment practices and actively seek student and peer feedback to inform and reflect on their teaching.

At Mentone Girls' Secondary College we value:

- The development of the whole person through the resourcing of a broad range of curricular and co-curricular programs.
- Student Leadership, Agency and Voice.
- Diversity and respect.
- Teacher collaboration.
- Personal best.
- Provision of a challenging curriculum.
- School pride and student well-being.
- The perks that STEAM education can bring to girls¿ education.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Relevant qualification in psychology/ AASW eligible social work/ counselling,youth work or other relevant fields

SC2 - Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with a range of people including teachers, education support staff, students, parents, and the ability to liaise with external organisations.

SC3 - Excellent counselling/therapeutic skills when working 1-1 with secondary aged students with complex mental health issues, and experience in case management and safeguarding children and young people.

SC4 - Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of a team to implement policies, strategies and school wide proactive programs relating to mental health and wellbeing.

SC5 - Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to demonstrate excellence in maintaining comprehe

📌 Student Counsellor FTE 0.8 over 5 days (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne